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Wolves’ announcer Grady goes national
Wolves’ Michael Grady joins NBC & Peacock’s NBA coverage for 2025-26, bringing his voice to a national audience.
Posted inSports
Twin Cities sports media remain solidly White and male
‘It is critically important to have diverse voices from different backgrounds in the media covering various sports and athletes.’
Posted inSports
ESPN leads the field in sports media diversity
America’s newspapers have been shrinking for several years, and not unlike most U.S. industries, diversity becomes a causality when cuts occur.